1992 Saab 9000 Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1992 Saab 9000. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 99V109000May 6, 199926,116 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive
  Covers: Saab 9000 1992–1994

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Moisture can enter the air bag inflatable restraint electronic control module (ecm) and cause corrosion on portions of the ecm printer circuit boards.

  Possible consequence: This corrosion can possibly create open connections in circuits which control the restraint deployment, possibly causing inadvertent air bag deployment.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the exterior of the ecm. If there is no indication of moisture, a cover will be installed over the ecm. If there is indication of moisture, the dealer will replace the ecm and install a cover over the new ecm.

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• 95V067000Mar 29, 199512,091 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
  Covers: Saab 9000 1992–1994

  Reported issue: Moisture can follow the electrical harness and enter the pressure switch connector causing corrosion and malfunction of the switch.

  Possible consequence: The corrosion causes a deterioration of the electricalswitch connection and can result in false illumination of abs and/or the brake warning lights and/or the loss of power assistance because of no hydraulic pumpoperation. Loss of power assist increases the driver's brake pedal effort required for stopping which can…

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the electrical connections to the abs pressure switch terminals for corrosion and install a shrink hose to the wiring harness to avoid moisture entering the connection. Pressure switches with corroded connectors will be replaced.

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• 94V126000Jul 8, 199412,040 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
  Covers: Saab 9000 1992–1994

  Reported issue: During low energy frontal impact collisions, the front crossmember can contact the metal tubing portion of the cooler hose assembly; and/or the hose assembly can break and leak oil onto the hot exhaust manifold or the turbocharger.

  Possible consequence: Oil leaking on these hot engine surfaces can ignite and cause a vehicular fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a protective cover which will protect the cooler and hoses from other structural components in low energy front impacts.

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• 94V029000Feb 3, 19945,824 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline
  Covers: Saab 9000 1992–1993

  Reported issue: The fuel filler and tank ventilation hoses may develop cracks under the securing hose clamps, resulting in fuel leakage.

  Possible consequence: Fuel leaks may result in a fire if an ignition sourceis present.

  Remedy: The fuel filler and fuel ventilation hoses will be replaced with new hoses. The five securing hose clamps will be replaced by a new type with a shield that prevents damage to the hose when tightened.

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